Lambley Viaduct – Lanercost Priory loop from Brampton

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Lambley Viaduct – Lanercost Priory loop from Brampton

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Lambley Viaduct – Lanercost Priory loop from Brampton

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65.9km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.3 km for 99 m

After 38.9 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.5 km

Lambley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

A viaduct spanning the River South Tyne, Lambley Viaduct is an elegant bridge with a series of arches. 260 meters (850 feet) long, the bridge carried the Haltwhistle to Alston …

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38.9 km

Melkridge Millenium Nature Park

Nature Reserve

41.4 km

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

Centre of Britain sign

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42.3 km

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

The town of Haltwhistle promotes itself as the "Centre of Britain". Not sure how this is calculated but you can visit the "Centre of Britain Military Surplus" and the "Centre of Britain Hotel".

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54.2 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Birdoswald Roman Fort is the site of the longest surviving stretch of Hadrian's Wall. Managed by English Heritage, there's plenty to discover with exhibitions and lovely walking trails in the …

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54.2 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Hadrian's Wall was a 117 km long defensive wall built from 122 AD under Emperor Hadrian as the northwestern border of the Roman Empire. The wall ran from the Tyne …

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57.6 km

Leahill Turret

Highlight • Monument

Along Lanercost Road near Banks in Cumbria, you'll find the well-preserved remains of Leahill Turret (51B), a Roman watchtower built around 122 AD as part of Hadrian's Wall. The tower …

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61.3 km

Lanercost Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Indeed, a lovely place to relax. Very hospitable and helpful staff. I can only recommend this place.

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61.3 km

Lanercost Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

This impressive Augustinian priory, founded around 1169, is just a stone's throw from Hadrian's Wall. Its ruins tell stories of kings, wars, and pilgrims. King Edward I stayed here in …

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65.9 km

End point

Train Station

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